Phallus rubicundus

Phallus rubicundus at Black Range, NSW

Phallus rubicundus at Black Range, NSW - 24 Oct 2020 12:31 PM
Phallus rubicundus at Black Range, NSW - 24 Oct 2020 12:31 PM
Phallus rubicundus at Black Range, NSW - 24 Oct 2020 12:31 PM
Phallus rubicundus at Black Range, NSW - 24 Oct 2020 12:31 PM
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Phallus rubicundus 24 Oct 2020 Pam
Phallus rubicundus 23 Oct 2020 StephH

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Seems a likely match for this species. Will watch for maturation of cap.

3 comments

Pam wrote:
   24 Oct 2020
Interesting! Looks a bit different from what I'm used to seeing......though will most probably go along with your identification. Will be interested to see how this progresses or if others appear nearby. Maybe it looks a bit different just because all those hungry instects down your way have eaten all of the dark olive-brown spore mass off that top section.
Like your image of the 'fly':)
StephH wrote:
   24 Oct 2020
Pam, it collapsed overnight in the rain. I've added a photo in case that helps.
Pam wrote:
   24 Oct 2020
Your identification has been confirmed. The thing that I found interesting/confusing is that this species has a hollow stalk and the tip of the fungus usually presents as a circular hole, which in this case seems solid!! Life has many a conundrum - which of course makes life interesting!! Good record. Not surprised it had collapsed as they don't tend to last for very long particularly with a bit of rain......

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